Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR5 · Greater London
336
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT2 · Kent
338
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 336 vs 338 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley and Canterbury recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 336 and 338 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 336 vs 338 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Canterbury is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bromley recorded 89 incidents of this type vs 106 in Canterbury. Total crime levels were broadly similar.